Assistant Professor in Genomic Epidemiology with a focus on nutrition and obesity, Epidemiology - New Orleans, United States - Tulane University
Description
The Department of Epidemiology at the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine and the Tulane University Translational Sciences Institute are seeking outstanding applicants for tenure-track assistant/associate professor positions in the clinical, translational, or genomic research in cardiometabolic diseases or obesity/nutrition.
The Tulane University Translational Sciences Institute has been funded by the NIH to provide 50% salary support and substantial research funds to promising junior faculty investigators in clinical, translational, or genomic research in cardiometabolic disease.
Candidates with training and research experience in clinical research/trials, nutrition, and genomics/trans-omics are encouraged to apply. There are several large on-going clinical trials and observational epidemiological studies at Tulane University Health Sciences Center. We offer a supportive environment for faculty to participate in these funded studies or develop new projects.
Qualifications for Assistant Professor candidates include a doctoral degree in epidemiology/genetic epidemiology/nutritional epidemiology or MD with epidemiology training, post-doctoral experience, demonstrated potential to establish independent research programs, evidence of excellence in teaching, and interest in collaborative research.
We are intentionally seeking candidates who are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in support of Tulane's Strategy for Tomorrow.
Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources & Institutional Equity by phone at or email